‘Nitammaliza’: Majembe reveals he will not spare Mbavu Destroyer if they meet for rematch
By Steve Ireri, April 10, 2026Vurugu Boxing champion Protifas Odipo, popularly known as Majembe, has issued a strong warning to his rival Ferdinand Omondi, declaring that he will show no mercy if the two meet again in a rematch.
Speaking during an interview with a local radio station on Friday, April 10, 2026, Majembe revisited the highly publicised bout held at Kasarani Indoor Arena, where he emerged the winner following a stoppage in the second round.
He claimed that during the fight, Mbavu lost stamina early, which significantly shifted the momentum in his favour.
According to Majembe, the turning point of the match came when his opponent began to tire, allowing him to dominate the exchanges inside the ring.
“What happened is that Mbavu got exhausted during the fight, and it reached a point where he became like a punching bag for me,” he said.
He described a moment where Mbavu was unable to effectively defend himself, giving him an upper hand throughout the remainder of the bout.
The boxer also addressed the controversial moment that led to the stoppage, maintaining that the incident was not intentional. He insisted that his focus during the fight was purely on performance and not on causing harm in an unfair manner.
“During that match between me and Mbavu at Kasarani, his whole family was there. But that is not why I was aiming to hit him in the genitals,” Majembe said.
However, Majembe’s tone hardened when addressing growing calls for a rematch between the two fighters.
He dismissed the idea that the outcome would be different, expressing confidence that he now fully understands Mbavu’s fighting style and weaknesses.
“Now I hear he is pushing for a rematch. He should already know that he will not make it. If he comes for the rematch, I will finish him completely, annihilate him,” he said.
He went further to warn that should a rematch be sanctioned, he would approach it with even greater intensity, stating that he would completely dominate his opponent. Majembe argued that despite Mbavu’s strong public persona, his performance in the ring did not match the image.
“Now I understand his game. Mbavu is weak. He is strong only in name, but when it comes to action, he is not a destroyer,” Majembe stated.
Car gift
The colourful handover ceremony took place in Nairobi and was officiated by officials from a betting company that had pledged the vehicle to the winner of the bout, fulfilling one of the major prizes attached to the fight.
The event attracted a host of public figures and celebrities who were closely associated with the boxing spectacle, including media personality and organiser Oga Obinna, Kameme FM presenter Muthoni wa Kirumba, popularly known as Baby Top, Kikuyu content creator Mbote Njogu, and SPM Buzz’s Silva Kiddo, among others.
The atmosphere during the handover was filled with excitement as Majembe arrived to a warm reception, posing for photos with officials and guests who had followed his journey from the boxing ring to the reward stage.
He appeared visibly delighted as he interacted with supporters and event organisers.
A symbolic moment of the ceremony came when Majembe was first presented with a dummy key before the official car keys were handed over by the betting company representatives, formally confirming him as the owner of the vehicle. The gesture drew cheers and applause from those in attendance, marking the climax of the celebration.
Shortly after, Majembe was ushered into the driver’s seat and encouraged to take the vehicle for a short spin within the venue area, an act that sparked further jubilation from fans and guests who had gathered to witness the milestone.
He revealed that his mother is the first person he intends to share the experience with, stating that driving her in the new car would be a deeply personal and emotional moment.
“Now I will not walk anymore. The first person I want to drive with this car is my mother. I also want to carry my whole family in it so that they can feel and experience it. It will be very special for me,” he said.
He further noted that the achievement holds significant meaning for him because no one in his family has ever owned a car before. According to him, this milestone represents a historic breakthrough not only for him personally but also for his entire family background.
Majembe also expressed appreciation to the betting company that honoured its promise, saying the reward motivates him to continue pursuing boxing and improving his life through discipline and hard work.
“It is a big achievement for me because in my family no one has ever owned a car, even where I come from. That means I will be the very first,” he added.